Transient global brainstem dysfunction after microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve

Br J Neurosurg. 2004 Jun;18(3):275-7. doi: 10.1080/02688690410001732733.

Abstract

Microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve root entry zone has become a standard treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. It has been widely reported with a low morbidity. This case report details an unusual and previously unreported complication of this procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia Recovery Period
  • Brain Stem / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Stem / injuries*
  • Decompression, Surgical
  • Facial Pain / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnostic imaging
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pupil Disorders
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trigeminal Nerve / surgery*